Government officials have released new guidelines for the COVID vaccine at facilities serving people with disabilities. Long-term care facilities must educate staff and residents about the vaccine as well as offer it. They also have to report vaccination status of residents and staff to the CDC on a weekly basis. The guidelines don't require people to get the vaccine. For now, the rule only applies to certain types of facilities, but CMS is taking public comment on making a similar rule for places such as group homes and supervised apartments. 

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